Authorities say they confiscated more than 10 kilograms of cocaine and 2 pounds of marijuana in what may be Cumberland County's largest narcotics seizure.

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Joseph P. Smith
| New Jersey Press Media

A months-long investigation into cocaine and marijuana crimes in Cumberland County has yielded a record-setting seizure of drugs and money valued at more than $2.5 million, and the arrests of 11 suspects.

In two series of arrests over the past month, authorities seized: about 10.3 kilograms (22.6 pounds) of cocaine, worth in excess of $2 million; 2 pounds of marijuana, valued at about $7,000; cash totaling $507,790.52; two pistols; and five vehicles.

Cumberland County Prosecutor Jennifer Webb-McRae said her investigators believe both the amounts of cocaine and cash authorities ...